PRICE DROP: Most commodities fell after a court ruling on U.S. health care and a European meeting on the debt crisis heightened concerns about future demand for raw materials. The downturn mirrored declines in stocks.
HEALTH CARE AND DEMAND: Investors worry that President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul will mean less disposable income for Americans when the economy is already weak.
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EYES ON EUROPE: Many investors are skeptical that European leaders will agree on a way to deal with the crippling debt crisis. The region’s financial problems have hurt economies of several countries in Europe.
